Peshtigo Fire Tower Run/Walk organizers donate $5,250 to community groups

Pictured from the Peshtigo Music Parents Fund donation are race director Amy Cleven and race helper Mackenzie Cleven; parents Liz Monette, Carrie Broderick and Tanya Bennett; students Nathan Sebero and Luke Swiatnicki; and parent Jodi Swiatnicki.

Natasha Cleven/submitted photos

PESH-Fire Tower donation-2-251203.Amy Cleven and Mackenzie Cleven presented a $1,000 check to Chuck Gardon on behalf of the City of Peshtigo Fire Department.

Natasha Cleven/submitted photos

Dawn Lepinski presented a $1,000 check to SEED program volunteers and Peshtigo High School juniors Jillian Behnke and Addison Hartwig

Natasha Cleven/submitted photos

Peshtigo Kids for Running Club Coaches Lynn VanHoof, Sherry Polzin and Jodi VanVooren accepted a $250 check from Amy Cleven.

Natasha Cleven/submitted photos

Posted Saturday, December 6, 2025 6:00 am

FOR THE PESHTIGO TIMES

PESHTIGO – The organizers of the Peshtigo Fire Tower Run/Walk donated a record $5,250 back to the community from the entries collected on Sept. 27.

The donations went to benefit a variety of local organizations, such as
the Peshtigo Music Parents Fund for special musical events; City of Peshtigo Fire Department for improvements and training; Students Eat Every Day (SEED); and the Peshtigo Kids for Running Club for purchasing running shoes and covering race entry fees.

Additionally, $1,000 was donated towards the purchase of a new weed harvester for the Peshtigo River.

Peshtigo Running Club Coaches Derek Smith and Josh Lepinski accepted a $1,000 donation during their fall awards banquet on Nov. 4.

Lastly, a $500 check will be distributed at a later date to a YMCA program or fund that further promotes health and wellness within the community.